Gemme Antiche Figurale

Domenico De' Rossi

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Italian

Hutson Street Press
22 May 2025

History of Art & Design Styles; European history; Antiques & collectables: jewellery

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Gemme Antiche Figurale, Volume 1, meticulously catalogues and describes the esteemed collection of antique engraved gems assembled by Paolo Alessandro Maffei. This detailed work, compiled with annotations and descriptions by Domenico de' Rossi, offers invaluable insights into the artistry and iconography of ancient gems. The volume presents a comprehensive overview of each gem, providing historical context and artistic analysis.

This work serves as a vital resource for art historians, collectors, and anyone with an interest in classical art and the history of gem engraving. Discover the beauty and historical significance of these miniature masterpieces through detailed descriptions and expertly curated presentation, making this an essential addition to any scholarly collection.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

By: Domenico De' Rossi
Imprint: Hutson Street Press
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 22mm
Weight: 730g
ISBN: 9781024536409
ISBN 10: 1024536408
Pages: 396
Publication Date: 22 May 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active